Link: La Shawn Barber’s Corner – Former Muslim Asked to Deny Christ or Die.
La Shawn writes …
Over the past 2,000 years, millions of Christ followers have been killed, and Abdul Rahman
will likely be added to the list. Before Christ returns, countless
others will be martyred. Unlike Islam, Christianity doesn’t require its
adherents to kill those who renounce the faith. While believers are
permitted to fight in wars and defend themselves, we are not permitted
to murder for any reason.… ::: La Shawn writes about the Biblical history of martyrdom :::
Christians, unless you live in the Middle East or Africa or anywhere
Muslims rule, it’s doubtful that you’ll be murdered for believing in
Christ, but remember the saints who are.
Pray for them to remain strong and encouraged. Ask God to give them a
calm heart and mind, knowing that he can use even evil for his divine
purpose. Who knows how many people will be converted as a result of
Rahman’s death? Perhaps one of his murderers will take up the cross and
follow Christ, just as the Apostle Paul did!Rahman’s reward will be great. He will be face to face with Christ.
I think this is a good reminder for those of us in the states that while we may be facing some serious culture issues, we aren't anywhere near dying for our faith. At least I hope not. We should be mindful of our spiritual siblings in Christ and mourn their pain, torture and death. At the same time rejoicing for all the same reasons as La Shawn points out. Please pray for Rahman and the other soon to be martyrs around the world.
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My thoughts go out to Abdul. I feel very sorry for his family, who turned him in to the authorities for converting. If it were not for the family, he could have continued practising his faith privately, as this should be no matter for the state to interfere with.
Very true Jack. I couldn’t imagine turning a family member in to the state for their faith. That’s just … completely alien to me.